INSIGHTS
An exploration of localization and marketing.
Why Followers Matter Less Now
Followers don’t mean as much as they used to. Here’s why and what brands should focus on instead.
How to build Your Employer Brand to Recruit Talent Better
Building an employer brand can lead to a +400% increase in job inquiries.
Top in Japan 2021 Round-up
The top searches, influencers, artists, buzzwords and more in Japan in 2021.
Japanese Media Consumption Trends and Behavior in 2021
An in-depth look at how people in Japan are consuming media in 2021 – the channels their attention is in, the networks and streaming platforms they’re using, and more.
Instagenic vs. Connection on Instagram in Japan
Changes in consumer behaviors on Instagram in Japan means brands need to go from an “Instagenic” approach to a more connection-focused one.
How Commercial Properties Do Instagram
How commercial properties, like shopping malls, from the US and Japan run their Instagram accounts.
Instagram in Japan in 2020
All about Instagram usage in Japan according to the social network’s House of Instagram 2020.
Why Twitter Resonates With Japanese Consumers
Japan is one of Twittter's biggest markets. To understand why it continues to be a largely used platform in the country, we take a look at Japanese culture and the platform itself.
Coffee, Cafes and Marketing in Japan
A look at the current relationship Japanese consumers have with coffee, as well as marketing case studies on a few popular coffee and cafe businesses in Japan.
Creating Brand Value for Social Commerce
As social networks increase their in-app e-commerce capabilities, social commerce is becoming more mainstream. Here’s how brands should approach social media to increase sales.
Creating Brand Value in the Direct-To-Consumer Era
Decreased barriers to entry in communication and e-commerce have increased hurdles for brands to differentiate and stand out. This is how they should consider creating value.
Japanese Consumers During COVID-19
What consumers in Japan are buying due to COVID-19, and how their behavior and attitudes towards brands online have changed.
How to Measure the Effectiveness of Facebook and Instagram Ads
How to measure business outcomes gained through Facebook and Instagram advertising in order to more effectively allocate budgets.
Maximizing Amazon Sales by Coordinating Amazon Ads with Social Media
Combining Amazon’s strengths with external platform strengths is the best way to maximize Amazon sales.
TikTok’s Role in Today’s Marketing Strategies
TikTok ‘s overwhelming ability to gain recognition gives it an important role in today’s marketing strategies.
TikTok’s Unique Strength? Consumer-Generated Ads
Low participation barriers and immersion make TikTok a place where users create ads for businesses.
Japanese Media Consumption Trends and Behavior in 2020
An in-depth look at how people in Japan are currently consuming media – the channels their attention is in, the networks they’re using, where they shop and more
Instagram in Japan in 2019
All about Instagram usage in Japan according to Instagram Day 2019.
Japanese Twitter Usage in 2019
A breakdown of Japanese Twitter usage in 2019 - who uses it and what they use it for.
Tik Tok Ads Coming in 2019
These are the Tik Tok ad types coming in 2019 globally based on what’s already been launched in Japan.